Career Pathways in Six Urban Adult Education Organizations
Author: Esther Prins
Subject Area: Career Pathways, Research
Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials, ESL/ESOL, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation, Workforce Readiness
Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
Language: English
License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

Abstract:

How do urban adult education providers design and implement career pathways (CP)? This presentation highlights findings from in-depth, qualitative case studies of six CP programs offered by community colleges, CBOs, and a school district in Chicago, Houston, and Miami. Key features of CP programs are described and compared, including their goals, instructional components, instructor expertise, staffing, support services, and access for lower-level students, among others. Salient factors that contribute to student success are also discussed, including wraparound supports, partnerships, bridge classes, and more.